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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aphrodite think that Aeneas will be treated by the gods?

2. What characteristic does the hymn point out about Hephaistos?

3. What is Hades's nickname?

4. According to Aphrodite, what will the child she has with Anchises grow to become?

5. Which one of the following is Athena known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are Persephone and Demeter reunited and what are the conditions of Persephone's return?

2. How does Demeter reward the kindness of Celeus and Metanira and what is the result?

3. How is Athena's birth described in The Hymn to Athena?

4. What happens when Aphrodite meets Anchises?

5. What is the explanation of the seasons according to the myths?

6. Who is Aphrodite attracted to and what is her plan?

7. In what way does Hestia's power or presence compare to that of the other gods and goddesses?

8. How is the birth of Aphrodite explained in The Second Hymn to Aphrodite?

9. What happens to Demeter's daughter and how does Demeter initially respond?

10. How does Demeter encounter King Celeus and Metanira?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how and why myths were written to be entertaining using the hymns to provide examples. Also, analyze the possible results of the myths and their effectiveness if they were not designed to be as entertaining, or could not maintain a person's interest.

Essay Topic 2

Aphrodite's attraction to mortal men is discussed in detail in The Hymn to Aphrodite.

1) Describe the birth of Aphrodite from The Second Hymn to Aphrodite and how she was received by the gods initially.

2) Explain why and how Aphrodite is attracted to mortal men and Zeus's involvement.

3) Analyze the plan that Aphrodite invents to become closer to Anchises and how he responds.

4) Explain the origin of Aeneas, what his childhood will be like, and who he eventually grows to become.

Essay Topic 3

Dionysus is given three hymns in The Homeric Hymns.

1) Describe Dionysus's birth and how he is different than some of the other gods.

2) Explain the events surrounding his capture and how he frees himself.

3) Describe the fate of the crew after Dionysus is free.

4) Using Dionysus's story as an example, analyze the idea of transformation vs. destruction as it is included in Greek mythology.

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